PCT Day 45: On to Crabtree Meadows

Daily Miles: 22.5, Total Miles: 766.3

I hiked to Mulkey Pass at 10,380 ft and then on to Cottonwood Pass at 11,160 ft. Found just one patch of snow at Cottonwood while trying to get a phone signal.

Got water at Chicken Springs Lake – Jug and some brave souls were swimming. Drinking water will not be an issue for awhile – a bit of a weight trade-off for the bear vault.

Very scenic mountains and overall stunning Sierra views. I made it to Crabtree Meadows, jump off point for the Mt Whitney hike tomorrow.

Beautiful campsite on the edge of the meadow along Whitney Creek full of golden trout.

Wow, what a day!